Delhi High Court Judge Justice Prathiba M. Singh was inducted into the International Intellectual Property (IP) Hall of Fame on August 4, 2026 — becoming the first Indian woman judge to receive this recognition. The International IP Hall of Fame Academy recognises distinguished contributions of top IP lawyers, judges, and policymakers worldwide. Justice Singh is widely regarded as India's foremost judicial authority on IP law, having delivered landmark judgments on copyright, trademark, and patent disputes. India is a member of WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization), headquartered in Geneva.
Justice Prathiba M. Singh Inducted into International IP Hall of Fame — First Indian Woman Judge to Receive Honour
Key Points
- Delhi High Court Judge Justice Prathiba M
- Singh was inducted into the International Intellectual Property (IP) Hall of Fame on August 4, 2026 — becoming the first Indian woman judge to receive this recognition
- The International IP Hall of Fame Academy recognises distinguished contributions of top IP lawyers, judges, and policymakers worldwide
- Justice Singh is widely regarded as India's foremost judicial authority on IP law, having delivered landmark judgments on copyright, trademark, and patent disputes
- India is a member of WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization), headquartered in Geneva
Exam Note
• Justice Prathiba M. Singh: International IP Hall of Fame (August 4, 2026); first Indian woman judge • Delhi High Court judge; leading authority on copyright, trademark, patent law in India • International IP Hall of Fame: recognises top IP lawyers, judges, policymakers globally • WIPO: World Intellectual Property Organization; HQ Geneva; DG: Daren Tang; India is member
